the N word
Racism From An 8th Grader’s Perspective: A Generational Public Service Announcement
We tend way too much to think of eighth graders in stereotype—to dismiss them as incredibly self-centered little human beings. Spacey. Sullen. Hormonal. A little...
Denene Millner – Dec 6, 2012
“Parenthood” and The “N” Word: Tackling “The Talk” On TV
Season 4 of one of our favorite TV shows, Parenthood, is in full swing and the show isn’t slacking on the tough situations: Only months...
Denene Millner – Oct 10, 2012
Fighting Words: On the N Word & My Children’s Response To It
I told you this would happen—said it was as certain as wet rain, as sure as the yellow in the sun. A white child called...
Denene Millner – Apr 22, 2011
Watermelon, The “N” Word and the Hearts of (Wo)Men
It was fun, I guess. We did all kinds of art projects together and cool stuff like learning how to sew and make sun tea...
Denene Millner – Oct 8, 2010
